The Weekend: Romeo and Juliet, Spring Fling Auction and More

No plans yet for this weekend? Check out these local events coming on Thursday through Sunday this week—and our pick for kids' event of the weekend.

To find more events (and add your own) check out our calendar.

When/Where: Thursday, March 8, 10 a.m. () and 7:30 p.m. (); Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10, 8 p.m. / 395 Main St., Stoneham, MA | Get Directions »

Why Go: See Stoneham Theatre's first Shakespearian production, with a cast consisting of professional actors and teenagers. The play is set in the 1990s, but the actors will use Shakespeare's original words. The result, according to a press release, "is a drama that retains all of the romance and tragedy of the Elizabethan era while offering new insights into the functioning and failings of families today." The show will run through March 18. On Thursdays, the theatre will offer tickets an hour before the show for however much an attendee would like to pay.

Pricing: ; otherwise $44-48.

KIDS PICK—

When/Where: Friday, March 9, 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 10, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. / 273 Vernon St., Wakefield, MA | Get Directions »

Why Go: If you thought you knew the story of “The Princess and The Pea," you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that Lady Larken's love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason that she reach the bridal altar post haste? Or that, in fact, it wasn't the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you'll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again.

Pricing: $18 adults, $16 student/senior.

When/Where: Saturday, March 10, 11 a.m. and noon / 149 Pond St., Stoneham, MA | Get Directions »

Why Go: St. Patrick's Day may only come around once a year, but this March, Stone Zoo makes the spirit of St. Patrick last all month long! Bring family and friends to the Zoo every Saturday in March for fantastic cultural activities and experiences including folklore and legends, Irish step dancing, Gaelic football, and scavenger hunts. Animals partake in the fun with green-themed enrichment! On Saturday, March 10, the zoo will host step dance performances by O’Shea-Chaplin School of Irish Dance.

Pricing: Stone Zoo Admission: Adults, $13.00; Seniors, $11.00; Children, $9.00; Children under 2 are free.

When/Where: Saturday, March 10, 2 p.m. / , 345 Main St., Wakefield, MA | Get Directions »

Why Go: Radio talk show host Howie Carr, author of The Brothers Bulger, Hitman and his latest, Hard Knocks, will speak and sign books at Beebe Library on Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m. Join Howie as he talks about Boston organized crime and other topics. The library will reserve seats for the first 50 people who sign up. Walk-in seating for remaining seats will be on a first-come, first served basis. To reserve your seat, sign up at the Reference Desk, phone 781-246-6334, x2 or send email to email@wakefieldlibrary.org.

Pricing: Free.

When/Where: Saturday, March 10, 6 p.m. / , 590 Main St., Melrose, MA | Get Directions »

Why Go: Feeling the need to escape? How about a few days at a Florida Disney-themed resort? Weekend getaways at vacation spots in New Hampshire or Maine? Or, closer to home, how would you feel about great seats to a Bruins game? Want to enjoy the sights of Boston? A Boston Duck Tour would get that done. What about museum tickets or an F1 Boston Racing Package?  If yours is the winning bid, you could walk away with any one of these guaranteed good times. How? The Melrose Highlands Congregational Church (MHCC) is holding its annual auction at Memorial Hall on Saturday, March 10. If you’re a longtime MHCC auction fan, you know there‘s something for every budget, starting with an amazing array of multi-ticket-drawing baskets with a value of at least $50, but winnable with the right $2 ticket.

Pricing: $20 at the door, includes dinner.